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Department of International History
LSE Fellow in International History – History of American Foreign Relations
Salary from £39,313 to £47,148, with potential to progress to £50,614 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term appointment for 12 months in the first instance
The Department of International History at the LSE invites applications for an LSE Fellow in the History of US Foreign Relations, for the academic session to commence in September 2023.
Expertise in the History of US Foreign Relations is essential as the Fellow will be required to primarily teach HY311 Limited War During the Cold War Era: The US in Korea (1950-53) and Vietnam (1954-75); HY4B1 The Vietnam Wars, 1930-75: Regional and International Perspectives; HY245 The United States and the World since 1776 as well as other courses in the next academic session.
The successful candidate will contribute to the scholarship and intellectual life of the School by conducting teaching and research which will enhance the School’s reputation as a research-led teaching institution, with appropriate mentoring from the Department. They will be expected to participate in teaching at both undergraduate and masters’ level for up to a maximum of six classroom contact hours per week; will have time to undertake research and will be expected to participate in the administrative and social activities of the Department.
The successful candidate for the 2023-2024 session will have completed a PhD in History or in a relevant area by the post start date or be near completion. A very good knowledge of the history of US Foreign Relations and the history of the Vietnam Wars is essential. A developing research record in the field; Excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to work in close partnership with fellow teachers, as well as on a one-on-one basis with students and in small groups, and to provide effective support, as necessary. Relevant teaching experience and previous use of Virtual Learning Environment would be desirable.
The School offers an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email n.p.ludlow@lse.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 2nd July 2023 (23.55 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.
Please note that the interview for this role will take place 13th July 2023.
An LSE Fellowship is intended to be an entry route to an academic career and is deemed by the School to be a career development position. As such, applicants who have already been employed as an LSE Fellow for three years in total are not eligible to apply. If you have any queries about this please contact the HR Division.